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What is the primary theme of Robert Frost's poem 'A Roadside Stand'?
What is the primary theme of Robert Frost's poem 'A Roadside Stand'?
The city folks in the poem showed compassion towards the villagers selling their goods.
The city folks in the poem showed compassion towards the villagers selling their goods.
False
What do the shack owners desire according to the poet?
What do the shack owners desire according to the poet?
They desire to handle some city money.
The poet’s concern in 'A Roadside Stand' is primarily about the unvented _____ of the shed-owners.
The poet’s concern in 'A Roadside Stand' is primarily about the unvented _____ of the shed-owners.
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What does Rudyard Kipling compare interviewing to?
What does Rudyard Kipling compare interviewing to?
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Umberto Eco primarily identifies himself as a novelist over an academic scholar.
Umberto Eco primarily identifies himself as a novelist over an academic scholar.
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Match the following aspects of the poem with their descriptions:
Match the following aspects of the poem with their descriptions:
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What literary technique does Robert Frost use to depict the villagers' struggles?
What literary technique does Robert Frost use to depict the villagers' struggles?
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How many copies of 'The Name of the Rose' were sold?
How many copies of 'The Name of the Rose' were sold?
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According to Umberto Eco, most of his productive work is done during the __________ of one's life.
According to Umberto Eco, most of his productive work is done during the __________ of one's life.
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The poet suggests that the promises made by the political party actually improve the villagers' lives.
The poet suggests that the promises made by the political party actually improve the villagers' lives.
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What does the author say about people's opinions on interviews?
What does the author say about people's opinions on interviews?
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In the poem, the shack is described as a place where people can enjoy the _____ of nature.
In the poem, the shack is described as a place where people can enjoy the _____ of nature.
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Match the following authors with their perspectives on interviews:
Match the following authors with their perspectives on interviews:
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The Interview has been a common practice in journalism for over 100 years.
The Interview has been a common practice in journalism for over 100 years.
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What does Eco say about his books for children?
What does Eco say about his books for children?
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What does the poet imply about the civic authorities and developers in the poem?
What does the poet imply about the civic authorities and developers in the poem?
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The poet feels that money has no impact on the villagers' spirits.
The poet feels that money has no impact on the villagers' spirits.
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What is meant by the term 'childish longing in vain' as used by the poet?
What is meant by the term 'childish longing in vain' as used by the poet?
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The poet uses the term 'beasts of prey' to describe the __________ of the civic authorities.
The poet uses the term 'beasts of prey' to describe the __________ of the civic authorities.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What emotional state does the poet experience after observing the villagers' lives?
What emotional state does the poet experience after observing the villagers' lives?
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The poet believes that villager's grief is purely linked to their lack of financial resources.
The poet believes that villager's grief is purely linked to their lack of financial resources.
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How does the poet describe the effect of developers' strategies on the villagers?
How does the poet describe the effect of developers' strategies on the villagers?
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Study Notes
Interview Introduction
- The interview is an excerpt from a book of interviews by Christopher Silvester.
- It includes various opinions of celebrities on interviews.
- It also includes excerpts from an interview with Umberto Eco.
Interview Summary
- Interviews have been a common journalistic practice for over 130 years.
- People have strong opinions about interviews, some praising their use and others strongly disliking them.
- Interviews are seen as potentially damaging to a person's identity.
- Some famous writers and artists have criticized interviews, including Rudyard Kipling's wife.
- Kipling felt interviews were an assault akin to a crime.
- An excerpt from an interview between Mukund (from The Hindu) and Umberto Eco is included.
- The interview discusses Eco's novel, "The Name of the Rose," its success, and his approach to writing.
- Eco is a scholar of semiotics, literary interpretation, and medieval aesthetics who also writes fiction.
- Eco views his novel as not being aimed to be easy to read and believes the success remains mysterious.
- His work balances academic scholarship and fiction writing.
Interview Question and Answers
- Eco finds time to write by utilizing "interstices" – periods of downtime in his life.
- Eco's academic writing style involves detailing the process through research, hypotheses and conclusions.
- Eco identifies as an academic scholar and writes novels.
- The success of "The Name of the Rose" is related to its distinctive combination of genres, like detective novels, metaphysics, history, and theology.
- Its success is somewhat mysterious.
Invitation and reply writing
- Formal invitations:
- Used for formal events.
- Written in the third person.
- Use of polite and courteous language.
- Brief and to the point.
- Dates written in words, not abbreviated.
- Should be limited to approximately 50 words, as per CBSE guidelines.
- Including the details of the event- what (occasion), when, where, who (host), whom (invitees)
- Informal invitations:
- Used for friends, relatives, acquaintances
- Written in the first or second person.
- Informal style and tone
- More personal
- Can explain event details in more detail
Features of Invitation Replies
- Formal replies:
- Acknowledge the invitation or expression of regret
- Use polite and courteous language
- Be brief and specific, with the reason for declining or accepting the invitation.
- Informal replies:
- Acknowledge the invitation directly to the sender.
- Use informal tone and language
- Can include more personal feelings and desires.
Additional notes
- Class 12 CBSE guidelines: for invitation and reply writing format.
- Format examples given for formal and informal invitations and replies.
- Solved, sample invitation examples with word limits (50 words per sample given).
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Description
This quiz explores the multifaceted opinions on interviews, drawing from the insights of celebrities and authors, particularly Umberto Eco. Discover how interviews have evolved as a journalistic practice and the criticisms they have faced over the years, including reflections on identity and creativity. Engage with the contrasts between media perception and personal views on candidness in interviews.
